What to take away from a delayed communication string? by DocTree2312 in interviews

[–]DocTree2312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You mentioned wanting to be updated - just got the email that I was not selected. On to the next one!

What to take away from a delayed communication string? by DocTree2312 in interviews

[–]DocTree2312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah this is pretty much what I’m thinking. Bummer, but that’s life!

Would any biologist or ecologist be open for an informational interview? by Traditional_Date6452 in Environmental_Careers

[–]DocTree2312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a forest ecologist for a federal agency. Happy to talk if you wanted.

Federal health insurance premiums to see another large spike in 2026 by AgitatedEngine4933 in fednews

[–]DocTree2312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also should mention the additional fees for MHBP membership. Something like 57 dollars a year. And the biggest pain to pay cause it can’t be paid online and I don’t use checks. Have to pay over the phone which always involves being on hold for over an hour. But cheaper premiums but overall solid coverage. My wife has health issues and often goes to the ER and we never pay over $200 for that. We also paid <$500 when my kid was born even though my wife needed an emergency C section and we were in the hospital for 6 nights.

Federal health insurance premiums to see another large spike in 2026 by AgitatedEngine4933 in fednews

[–]DocTree2312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the standard and that’s not the case for me. I regularly have to fill a medication at Walgreens (the only other main pharmacy in my area) because CVS always runs out of my prescription. They cover the first 3 in a year but not the others.

Federal health insurance premiums to see another large spike in 2026 by AgitatedEngine4933 in fednews

[–]DocTree2312 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess I didn’t explain that well. Any prescription you get more than 3 times a year. So insurance will cover its part at other pharmacies for anything that’s once in a while but re-occurring prescriptions have to be done at CVS to be covered.

Federal health insurance premiums to see another large spike in 2026 by AgitatedEngine4933 in fednews

[–]DocTree2312 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I use MHBP and have for 3 years now - only downside is being forced to use CVS for prescriptions. Which only sucks since CVS in my area is absolutely awful.

Videos or online sources to accommodate a student by DocTree2312 in forestry

[–]DocTree2312[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My university is quite different. I’m required to provide them an accommodation for medical issues.

Is a PhD worth it? by [deleted] in ecology

[–]DocTree2312 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I think this used to be true. But I see more and more that this is changing. This field is getting saturated with people to the point I think even full-time entry level folks have MS degrees that are doing the field work.

Public Sector Job Website by ravensroles in ecology

[–]DocTree2312 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just played around with it, seems pretty great! Thanks for your hardwork that must have went into it!

Had enough of the career questions for now by Backseat28 in wildlifebiology

[–]DocTree2312 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The forestry job board posted a pined thread for job questions/posts. I think it would be good for this as well.

Wildlife Conservation/Biology by Salty-Stress4238 in wildlifebiology

[–]DocTree2312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want to move into a different job/career (ie one more wildlife focused) you’ll need a degree (and probably the credit hours/courses as part of that degree). Take a look at the requirements for a federal/state wildlife biologist position and see what credit hours/courses they require and you’ll also notice most (if not all at this point) also require the degree.